Plant Director - Lead Operations & Lean Excellence

Tandem Foods; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A food and beverage manufacturing company is hiring a Plant Director in Los Alamitos, CA. This role involves full operational leadership of the plant, driving performance across safety, quality, and production. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience and strong knowledge of food manufacturing regulations. The position demands a strategic leader capable of enhancing operational excellence and maintaining compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience required.
• Experience in USDA, FDA, and SQF environments preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations with direct accountability for performance outcomes.
• Manage production planning, staffing, and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food manufacturing operations

Lean Manufacturing methodologies

Leadership and coaching

Analytical problem-solving

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP/MES systems

Job description

A food and beverage manufacturing company is hiring a Plant Director in Los Alamitos, CA. This role involves full operational leadership of the plant, driving performance across safety, quality, and production. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience and strong knowledge of food manufacturing regulations. The position demands a strategic leader capable of enhancing operational excellence and maintaining compliance in a dynamic environment.